What is Mediation
Supporting Respectful Communication and Positive Resolution
Mediation is a confidential, voluntary, and structured process where an independent and impartial Mediator supports two or more parties in resolving conflict and reaching practical agreements together.
Rather than focusing on blame or confrontation, mediation encourages respectful communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in a safe and supportive environment. The process helps people work through disagreements constructively while remaining involved in decisions that directly affect their lives, families, workplaces, organisations, or communities.
Leona provides a calm, compassionate, and inclusive approach to mediation, supporting individuals, couples, families, schools, clubs, organisations, and communities throughout the Midlands region and beyond.
Leona is a member of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII) and adheres to the MII Code of Ethics and Practice for Mediators in accordance with the Mediation Act 2017.
As per The MII Mediators Institute of Ireland
Mediation is...
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a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution
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a way of resolving disputes
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a process in which the Mediator assists the parties to negotiate a settlement
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a process of collaboration, not conflict
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a transformative, empowering process
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safe, respectful, and voluntary
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constantly consultative - nothing happens without your input
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a process which invites an open mind
Mediation has...
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already resolved disputes exactly like yours
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a proven track record in achieving fantastic results in a wide range of situations
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a structure to identify issues and deal with differences.
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a timetable, agreed with the parties, designed to meet their needs
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the flexibility to find dynamic and creative solutions when needed
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the potential to resolve any dispute
Mediation can...
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be applied to virtually any situation where two or more parties have differences, they cannot resolve themselves
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involve just two parties or several or many participants
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resolve simple, single-issue disputes or complex, multifaceted disputes
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be applied to commercial, legal, community, workplace and family disputes
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resolve even a difficult dispute in a short space of time
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involve the parties meeting directly but doesn't have to
Mediation is not
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a substitute for legal advice - that's what lawyers are for
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a way of receiving counselling - that’s what counsellors and psychologists are for
Services
Divorce & Separating Couples Mediation
Supporting separating couples in reaching practical agreements relating to parenting, finances, accommodation, communication, and future family arrangements.
Child Inclusive Mediation
Providing children and young people with a safe and age-appropriate opportunity to have their voices heard during family change and separation.
Parenting Arrangements Mediation
Supporting parents in creating child-focused parenting plans and healthier co-parenting relationships.
Family Mediation
Supporting sibling relationships, parent and adult child communication, and wider family conflict resolution.
Community, School & Club Mediation
Supporting communities, schools, sporting organisations, clubs, committees, and groups in resolving disputes respectfully and constructively.
A Respectful & Inclusive Approach
Leona draws on her background in Psychology, Integrative Psychotherapy, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, and conflict resolution to support people through difficult conversations and periods of change with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
Mediation aims to help people move forward with greater clarity, healthier communication, and practical agreements that support more positive relationships and outcomes for the future.